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Abrasive Behavoir
Forty, two twenty, flint,
garnet, what does it all mean? I have the answers to your
abrasive questions...
Baby Your Workshop
It's time to baby your
workshop. I have some easy ways to take unused baby items
and put them to use in your workshop...
Basic Tool Kit
As you empower yourself to
become a fixit person, assemble yourself a basic tool kit.
Here's the low-down on what you should have...
Beyond the Basics Tools
Almost everybody has the
basic tools, a hammer, a screwdriver and saw, but there
are some tools beyond the basics that you might want to
consider adding to your collection...
Caulk Types
Caulk can save you money by
filling in gaps around windows, siding and in the bathroom...
Choosing Tools
There are so many great
tools out there, choosing the right ones can be difficult...
Combination Squares
A combination square has a
ruled blade that slides back and forth, and an angled
handle with a level in it...
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First step when working with glass, make sure that you
wear work gloves and safety glasses! 
Work with a clean piece of glass on a flat surface so
there is even weight on your glass. 
Mark your measurements with a glass marking pencil or a
marker and line up your cut with a straightedge. Cutting
glass is actually a two-step process that involves scoring
the glass and then actually breaking on the score line.
To score the glass, you will need a carbide-tipped wheeled
cutter, lubricated with some mineral spirits or
lubricating oil. Hold your straightedge with one hand and
pull your cutter along the edge in one firm, even stroke.
You should hear it crackle as you go. Once the score line
is done, place the edge of the glass over a round object
like a pencil or a small dowel right at the score line.
Gently push downward so that the glass breaks along the
line. 
If there are any small pieces that don't break on the
line, pull out your cutter again and use the slots to grip
and break them away.